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July 7, 2014 by Leslie Harvey

OAK vs. SFO: Why Family Travelers Should Choose To Fly Oakland Airport

I Fly OAK - OAK vs. SFO: Why Family Travelers Should Choose To Fly Oakland Airport

San Francisco is a very popular destination for family travel.  With kid-friendly attractions, excellent food, and moderate weather, family travelers flock to the Bay Area year round.  Casual tourists are sometimes unaware, however, that the Bay Area is served by three major airports: San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), and San Jose (SJC).  Many travelers, including locals traveling to […]

February 20, 2014 by Leslie Harvey

NorCal Road Trips: Monterey Coast

Near the end of my pregnancy with Baby #2, my family took a quick overnight trip down the coast to Monterey.  Monterey is a great day or weekend trip from the San Francisco Bay Area, and has lots to do for kids as well.  Here are the highlights that make it a great destination when […]

July 3, 2013 by Leslie Harvey

NorCal Road Trips: Mendocino County

One of my husband’s childhood friends got married a few weeks ago in Boonville, California, so the whole family made the short trip to Mendocino County for a weekend getaway. We found Mendocino County to be a great road trip for little ones.  The drive from the San Francisco Bay Area is reasonable (about 2-3 […]

October 3, 2012 by Leslie Harvey

NorCal Road Trips: Santa Cruz

Lest you think this blog is all about luxury cruises and business class tickets to Europe, I’ve decided it’s time to get back to reality and the way my family usually travels 99% of the time.  Here’s another post in my ongoing series “NorCal Road Trips,” highlighting destinations perfect for a day trip or weekend […]

August 9, 2012 by Leslie Harvey

Top 7 Tips for Skiing Lake Tahoe with Kids

Much of my travel with my kids is by plane.  But when my family takes a road trip, one of our favorite destinations is Lake Tahoe.  Located just a few hours from our home in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is perfect for weekend getaway.  In winter, the skiing opportunities are endless. My family has a […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 11 and 7) who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with young kids. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really fun, even if it still involves the occasional in-flight tantrum or battle with TSA over your toddler’s juice box.

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